In the history of the Celestial Empire, the public concession was the earliest, the longest existing, the largest area, the most prosperous economy, the most perfect law, the largest management organization, and the most fully developed concession.

Due to the outbreak of the Battle of Songhu, the Japanese army, which also enjoyed the benefits of the concession, completely occupied the concession north of Suzhou Creek by virtue of the advantage of victory. As for the public concession on the other side of the river, it is jointly managed and defended by other interested countries in the concession.

Faced with the vigilance of other interested countries, the Japanese army, which had already decided to invade the Celestial Empire in an all-out way, could only give up its ambition of annexing the public concession. The Japanese army and the interested countries of the concession, ignoring the existence of the Celestial Empire, reached a private agreement to maintain the status quo.

With the end of the defense of the Sixing Warehouse, the guns of the Anti-Japanese War that originally resounded in Shanghai seemed to have subsided. But for the warehouse defenders who withdrew into the concession, the result after withdrawing into the concession was something they did not expect.

Seeing that the garrison was guarded by the soldiers of the International Merchant Regiment in the concession on all sides, the officers and soldiers of the first battalion that had been disarmed still felt a little indignant. In their opinion, the foreign devils in the concession guarded them like prisoners of war.

Although they didn't have to worry about food and clothing, some soldiers were still dissatisfied: "These foreign devils, why are you keeping us here?" Didn't you say that you would return to the old troops after retreating? Why did you let us disarm and send troops to guard us? ”

"Who knows! I heard that Shangfeng is negotiating with foreign devils, so wait and see! Staying here, in fact, it's not bad, at least you don't have to worry about food and clothing. If you really want to go out, you probably have to die with the little devil! ”

"Just snort! Afraid of a ball! Those of us who have all died once, are we still afraid of playing with little devils? ”

Listening to these soldiers' private discussions, Qin Tianyou, the third squad leader of the machine gun company, was also very curious: "Company commander, what did you say?" ”

"You ask me, who do I ask? Danza is now locked up here, just like us, let it be fate! ”

Lei Xiong, who had a cigarette in his mouth, was actually very aggrieved in his heart. In the days when they fought the little devils in the warehouse, they all felt like heroes. When they received the order to retreat, they felt in their hearts that they had finally successfully completed their combat mission.

It stands to reason that they should be rewarded and promoted. But in fact, they ruthlessly poured a plate of cold water on them, and they were first disarmed by the foreign devils under the persuasion of Shangfeng. Later, he was coaxed by foreign devils and forcibly imprisoned in this ghost place.

Although they didn't have to worry about food and clothing, this taste of losing their freedom still made the officers and soldiers feel aggrieved and guilty. But their superiors always persuaded them to be more patient and give them a little time to negotiate around.

For many officers, they all know in their hearts that they will have to wait for a long time to expect Shangfeng to negotiate with foreign devils to achieve results. If it weren't for the temporary guarantee of life safety, I am afraid that many officers and soldiers would have found a way to escape.

"Alas, I don't know what happened to that kid! That kid, it shouldn't be so easy to die, right? ”

Thinking of Hu Biao, who resolutely went to the river to blow up the boat when he retreated, as Hu Biao's squad leader, Qin Tianyou was still very concerned. It's just that seeing his situation at the moment, he suddenly felt that Hu Biao leaving at that time might be the wisest choice.

If Hu Biao was still alive, he would also feel fortunate that he was not imprisoned in the lonely army camp like them. It's just that in Qin Tianyou's heart, he felt that the patrol boat was bombed at that time, and he was afraid that Hu Biao's ending would not be too good.

The most important thing is that the weather is so cold now, and there are really not many chances that Hu Biao, who soaked in the river all night, can survive!

Facing Qin Tianyou's worries, Company Commander Lei Xiong also sighed and said, "That kid, I still owe him a drink!" ”

Thinking of the scene when Hu Biao resolutely went into the water at that time, Lei Xiong also felt very sentimental. As the company commander of the machine gun company, Lei Xiong has seen too many sacrifices of his subordinates. But for some reason, he has always felt guilty about Hu Biao.

In fact, the two didn't know that they had been thinking about it for the past few days, and Hu Biao, who was discussing at the moment, was standing not far from the barracks, paying attention to the situation in and around the barracks.

Seeing the imprisoned comrades-in-arms go out to exercise as usual, Hu Biao said with a little relief: "It seems that in a short period of time, there should be no danger to their lives." I just want to save them, but I'm afraid it will be very troublesome! ”

Hu Biao, who successfully infiltrated the public concession, knew very well that there were countless pairs of eyes like him at this moment, paying attention to the situation of this lonely army. In fact, the telescope he was using at the moment was also obtained from a Japanese army spy.

Even, from the mouth of the Japanese spy who was solved, Hu Biao also got a very angry conclusion, and afterwards felt that it was very reasonable. That is, the foreign devils agreed to evacuate the first battalion through the passage, more just to trick the first battalion out.

The reason is very simple, the Sixing warehouse guarded by the first battalion is next to the concession, and the foreigners on the other side of the Suzhou Creek have been worried that the Japanese army may take the opportunity to attack the concession when they hear the sound of guns and cannons coming from the warehouse.

As far as the foreigners in the public concession were concerned, they were naturally very angry at the brazen invasion of Shanghai by the Japanese army. The problem is that as long as the Japanese army does not infringe on their rights and interests, they do not want to make too much trouble.

At this moment, the Japanese army's military strength is still very fearful of these foreigners. In their view, it is in their best interest to become a neutral on this battlefield.

Both the Japanese army and the Nationalist Government, which is currently in power, need to seek their support. But to a certain extent, these foreigners were not willing to offend the Japanese army, let alone get involved in this war.

"A raccoon dog! It's a pity that at this moment, Lao Jiang is still counting on countries to mediate this war and stop the military action of the little devils. didn't know that the little devil was already running to his lair at the moment. How can you fight a war like this without losing? ”

Compared with the materials of the Anti-Japanese War in later generations, Hu Biao, who experienced the Anti-Japanese War at this moment, feels that many problems can be seen more clearly. Even, Hu Biao believes that many people understand this truth, but they still can't stop this national war from spreading.

Leave the security of one country to the mediation of other countries. How can this kind of lack of self-confidence be respected by others?

After staying outside the lone camp to reconnoiter for a while, Hu Biao finally chose to leave. Even if the rescue is to be launched, Hu Biao feels that Xie Jinyuan and others may not leave as he wishes. From the moment the lone camp was imprisoned, its fate seemed to be predestined.

To put it simply, the departure of the lone military camp must also be approved by the national government. Forcing a breakout or exchanging fire with the foreign troops guarding it would only anger the foreigners in the concession. That head is light, that head is heavy, the answer is self-evident.

Hu Biao, who thought about these things clearly, sighed a little: "It is undoubtedly a very sad thing to pin your fate on others. It seems that this soldier can't be a soldier. Even if you fight devils, you have to have the final say! ”

The experience of these comrades-in-arms made Hu Biao full of distrust of the bigwigs of the Nationalist Government. Coupled with Hu Biao's own character, he feels that it is better to let his fate be controlled by himself.

After two days of observation, Hu Biao decided to find an appropriate opportunity to infiltrate the lonely military camp to investigate the situation. If possible, he still hopes to save a few people. Even if you fight devils, you need helpers!

After leaving the lonely barracks, Hu Biao soon arrived at a hospital at the rear of the concession. After changing into a military uniform, Hu Biao smoothly blended into the rear hospital where wounded soldiers were treated. This time I came to the hospital to find some connections.

According to the information obtained in the past two days, many of the wounded of the troops who had withdrawn into the concession earlier were sent here. Compared with those comrades-in-arms who were imprisoned, these wounded people who were sent to the rear hospital were lucky to escape.

Looking at the wounded soldiers who were being treated in the hospital, Hu Biao felt that this rear hospital was afraid that it would not be long before it would be withdrawn. As the little devil continues to advance in the direction of Nan*Jing, this hospital must also be transferred to the rear.

If possible, Hu Biao also hopes to purchase some medicines and store them. Medicines, with the outbreak of war, will also become a scarce commodity in the future. It is very useful both to preserve value and to save lives.

Just when Hu Biao was looking for someone who was going to visit, a familiar figure appeared in front of Hu Biao. Seeing the other party leaning against the wall smoking on crutches, Hu Biao suddenly stepped forward and said, "Xu Sandao!" ”

"Here!"

In places like hospitals, it is naturally forbidden for the wounded to smoke. But Hu Biao knew in his heart that in this era of war and chaos, the discipline of soldiers was extremely limited. In particular, most of these wounded soldiers who have been on the battlefield seem to be unruly.

Xu Sandao, who instantly extinguished the cigarette in his hand, was frightened by the sudden sound. When he turned around, he looked at Hu Biao with a wicked smile on his face, and said with a shocked face: "Brother Biaozi, oh my God! You're alive! ”

"What words! With the little devil's three-legged cat kung fu, if they want Lao Tzu's life, they are still a little tender! ”

After giving Hu Biao a heavy hug, Xu Sandao said very carefully: "Why did you get in?" ”

Regarding the detention of the first battalion, Xu Sandao naturally knew about it. In his opinion, Hu Biao's sudden appearance in the hospital must not have come in openly. If Hu Biao shows his ID, I believe that those guards will take him away as soon as possible.

The reason is very simple, Hu Biao didn't know that at this moment, he had been recognized as a lone hero by the military department. If he is alive, he will definitely be able to be honored and promoted. But this kind of hero, Hu Biao is not interested in being a hero!